Career motivation is usually examined among young or mid‐career workers. The older worker is left alone. Unfortunately, in an environment in which the older person represents the fastest growing segment of the labour force, this critical resource is being frittered away. Examination of current...

Many of the situational factors affecting career motivation are under the boss's control. The perception of several bosses of their role in management development in two companies is examined. The cases are derived from interviews with bosses of young first‐line managers. Interviews were also...

The performance management process and employee engagement -- Understanding performance appraisal -- Building a climate of trust -- Setting meaningful and effective goals -- Meeting the feedback challenge -- Recognizing employee performance -- Learning about 360-degree feedback -- Coaching for...